what is this white residue/dust in the tea liquor?

It's more likely the little white hairs from the leaves. That is a good sign.

--scott

Indeed it is. Only the bud and small young leaves will have these "hairs". If you pay attention to the texture of the tea liquor, you'll probably notice a thick soupiness - at least relative to other kinds of tea! - that green tea lovers tend to enjoy.

/Lew

How much has the leaves unfurl? If the leaves are fully opened, they can't be that young ...

Julian

great! thanks, exactly, soupiness! i was having a hard time looking at the 'soup' thinking its some pest contamination or who knows what! whew! i will drink it with no problem now! :D heres about the 3rd infusion (cant see the dust/opaque here, but you can see the leaf)

That looks very much like a green mao feng I had from Yunnan Sourcing. This was a thicker, tougher leaf and not small buds, very similar to yours. You may want to gently, quickly wash the leaves or use a luke warm water. Shen

Not small, perhaps - to be expected if it's the Yunnan large leaf varietal - but buds nonetheless. You would expect the buds to have opened after three steeps, after all. If you look carefully, the tips are there in the image.

/Lew

thats exactly the one :)

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Yes, indeed. Old eyes. I happen to absolutely LOVE this tea. I bought some from Scott earlier in the year and have gifted it to every dear friend, as well. It's got a wonderful sweetness, not vegetal and somewhat floral. It's resilient and holds up to multiple steepings very easily. Nice to know someone else is savoring this tea! Shen

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BTW, I use cooler water on this one and let it steep longer. Seems to bring out the flowery fruitiness. Shen